Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad
Red quinoa, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion come together with lime juice and cumin for a fresh, bright salad. Baby spinach adds a leafy base, while the quinoa makes it satisfying enough for a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- 3
Divide spinach leaves between 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.
- Calories 352.84 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 8.72 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 45.96 g 17%
- Total Fat 16.98 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 2.2 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 119.73 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 13.7 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 8.09 g --
- Added Sugars 3.32 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 83.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.58 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 551.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 173.68 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 38.28 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 352.84 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 352.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad healthy?
- Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 352.84 calories and 8.72 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 119.73 mg (5% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.2 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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